The Beggar's Opera

Peachum the thief-catcher is horrified when he discovers his beloved daughter Polly has married Macheath the highwayman

He and his wife plot Macheath's death in the knowledge that they would be entitled to their daughter's inheritance once he was out of the way

But Lockit the prison warden is also after the highwayman's treasures, and daughter Lucy his crown jewels ...

Edited and introduced by Colin Counsell

Cast: 12f 14m plus extras, doubling possible